If Nadal and Murray meet at Indian Wells...who are you taking?

They have not played since Tokyo 2011 which Murray won in 3 sets (Nadal for some insane reason just completely went away after the first set). Regardless though, Nadal is back in full force after this great victory against Ferrer on clay. But now the action turns to hardcourts and this is the first time that Nadal could meet the new Grand Slam Champion version of Murray.

Since Nadal has been gone, Murray's won a gold medal, conquered Federer for the first time at a Slam, won his first Grand Slam title and made 2 other Grand Slam finals. Murray's also been spending more time in the weight room building his body and is noticeably more muscular than before.

The question many people have is whether order will resume and Nadal continues his domination of Murray or will the tide now turn and will Murray now become Nadal's next new nemesis alongside Djokovic?

I would pick Murray. I think Nadal still needs longer to get to the form he will beat the other top 4 on a hard court. However on clay I would already pick him right now vs any of them, except maybe Djokovic for now.

They have not played since Tokyo 2011 which Murray won in 3 sets (Nadal for some insane reason just completely went away after the first set). Regardless though, Nadal is back in full force after this great victory against Ferrer on clay. But now the action turns to hardcourts and this is the first time that Nadal could meet the new Grand Slam Champion version of Murray.

Since Nadal has been gone, Murray's won a gold medal, conquered Federer for the first time at a Slam, won his first Grand Slam title and made 2 other Grand Slam finals. Murray's also been spending more time in the weight room building his body and is noticeably more muscular than before.

The question many people have is whether order will resume and Nadal continues his domination of Murray or will the tide now turn and will Murray now become Nadal's next new nemesis alongside Djokovic?

Nadal hasn't played on HC in how long? Also a probable meeting could be in the QF, which implies that Nadal might not even have to go through a top 30 player to get to Murray. Then again, Muzza has been pretty miserable on these courts lately. It's a tossup me thinks. I'd pick Murray though, feel like Nadal might still be feeling a bit uncertain about his movement on HC.

I haven't seen Rafa play on hard court since... Miami 2012! It's been too long. Impossible to make predictions before at least watching his IW first rounds. Generally speaking, IW is one of Rafa's favorite hard court events and at his best, he can beat anyone there (he's beaten both Murray and Djoko there in the past).

This could be a real cracker if they face each other. If both play, both will be in form, since it will be late into the event likely, so both will have a couple of matches under their belt. Murray does play Nadal pretty hard on hard courts, and while Nadal looks good, Murray hasn't been stagnant either.

lol why cant people still see it , murraa is rafas whatever he can call it

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That must explain why Murray is 5-3 versus Rafa on hardcourts since entering the top 6 in 2008 (2-1 in hardcourt slams). The last set they played, Rafa won just FOUR points. It's also interesting to note that Murray has won as many slam matches against Rafa as Roger has - but whatever you say kid.

Back on topic - I'd love to see this happen. I make Murray slight favourite but Rafa will be feeling pretty good about himself and he likes IW - he'd also have won at least 3 matches on hardcourt before he could meet Murray - so write him off at your peril.

That must explain why Murray is 5-3 versus Rafa on hardcourts since entering the top 6 in 2008 (2-1 in hardcourt slams). The last set they played, Rafa won just FOUR points. It's also interesting to note that Murray has won as many slam matches against Rafa as Roger has - but whatever you say kid.

Back on topic - I'd love to see this happen. I make Murray slight favourite but Rafa will be feeling pretty good about himself and he likes IW - he'd also have won at least 3 matches on hardcourt before he could meet Murray - so write him off at your peril.

Murray. A lot has changed since the last time they played, IMO. Murray is playing the best tennis of his career and is at a different place mentally. He knows he can beat anyone, especially on hard courts.

Nadal's biggest advantage, IMO, has always been mental. I think he has lost that against Murray outside of clay. If the mental advantage isn't there, I think Murray is the better player on hard courts. Doesn't mean Nadal cannot beat him, but I don't see him as a favorite like he would have been in the past.

Impossible to say without me seeing how Nadal looks on hc at the IW (if he ends up playing.) You would think Murray based on his current hc form would dispose of Nadal but you never know for sure with Nadal. Nadal looks like he may be very hungry for titles again, we shall see. I honestly can't answer this yet.